Good morning from the Tampa Bay 28 News team.
Today is Wednesday, and even though Meteorologist Greg Dee says the cold temps will continue into next week, Tampa Bay is still heating up for an eventful weekend. With the pirates coming to town on Saturday and the historic Stadium Series outdoor hockey game on Sunday, there's plenty of reasons to get outside and brace the chill this weekend.
Good Morning Tampa Bay is streaming NOW through 10 a.m. Watch for free on your favorite mobile and streaming TV platforms.
News to Know
- Cold snap could leave Florida drivers stranded and homes at risk, AAA warns: Local mechanics are already feeling the impact. Denton Stewart, owner of Wheel Deal Largo, told Tampa Bay 28's Annette Gutierrez that colder weather keeps his shop busy.
- Polk Co. strawberry farmers race to protect crops from freezing temperatures: Dustin Grooms is the farm manager of Fancy Farms. He told Tampa Bay 28's Rebecca Petitit the biggest concern is protecting the plants’ delicate blooms.
- How to access free and low-cost therapy in the Tampa Bay area: Reporter Keely McCormick spoke with locals who said therapy services are just too expensive and their insurance does not cover them.
- 2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress: An official said one Border Patrol officer fired his Glock and a CBP officer fired his, according to a notification to Congress obtained by The Associated Press.
WATCH Good Morning Tampa Bay, streaming NOW through 10 a.m.
Today's Weather Outlook
Sunny and chilly weather continues today. Meteorologist Greg Dee says we're waking up to another cold start this morning with temperatures in the 30s.
Watch the One Minute Weather Forecast with Meteorologist Greg Dee:
Here are the current traffic conditions across Tampa Bay
Susan Solves It
Lawmakers are reviving a proposal to make cancelling subscriptions as simple as signing up, adding protections like consent before charges, and banning automatic enrollments. Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises reviewing all your subscriptions regularly and cancelling those you no longer use to avoid wasting money.
Things to Do this Wednesday, Jan. 28
- Connect with local leaders and be inspired by conversations at the Leadership Luncheon.
- When: 11:30 a.m.
- Where: 5107 N 22nd St, Tampa
- Cost: $35
- Watch Bella, Edward, and Jacob’s love triangle unfold under the stars at the Movie on the Lawn showing of Twilight Saga: New Moon.
- When: 6:30 p.m.
- Where: 910 North Ola Avenue, Tampa
- Cost: Free
- Sing along and soak in the raw energy of Matt Pryor performing live on stage.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: 810 E Skagway Ave, Tampa
- Cost: $81
Looking for more Things to Do? Check out our Things To Do section.
